Vinegar Tree, Brisbane Box

Lophostemon confertus

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Basic Information

Family: Myrtaceae

Genus: lophostemon

Plant ID (slug): lophostemon-confertus

Numeric ID: 3205

USDA Hardiness: 9-12

Ratings

Edible Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆
Medicinal Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆
Other Uses Rating: ★★★★☆

Physical Characteristics

Lophostemon confertus is an evergreen Tree growing to 30 m (98ft) by 20 m (65ft) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10 and is frost tender. The flowers are pollinated by Bees. Suitable for: medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and can grow in heavy clay soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils and can grow in very acid soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil and can tolerate drought.

Distribution

Australia - New South Wales, Queensland.

Habitats

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known

Detailed Information

Additional Information

Title: Lophostemon confertus Vinegar Tree, Brisbane Box PFAF Plant Database

Meta Description: Lophostemon confertus is an evergreen Tree growing to 30 m (98ft) by 20 m (65ft) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10 and is frost tender. The flowers are pollinated by Bees. Suitable for: medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and can grow in heavy clay soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils and can grow in very acid soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil and can tolerate drought.